Jonathan

2018 1h 41m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 222

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Synopsis

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Jonathan is a young man with a strange condition that only his brother understands. But when he begins to yearn for a different life, their unique bond becomes increasingly tested.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Suki Waterhouse
Elena
Ansel Elgort
Jonathan / John
Patricia Clarkson
Dr. Mina Nariman
Joe Egender
Myles
Douglas Hodge
Hans Lieber
Matt Bomer
Ross Crane
Souléymane Sy Savané
Sembene
Shunori Ramanathan
Allison

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bill Oliver
Writers: Bill Oliver, Gregory Davis, Peter Nickowitz
Languages: English
Countries: Belgium, Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Belgium, Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bill Oliver, shot by Zach Kuperstein. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Will Blair. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tomas Vengris shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Suki Waterhouse and Ansel Elgort and Patricia Clarkson carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5639446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Bill Oliver directs. Zach Kuperstein behind the camera. Will Blair scores. Tomas Vengris cuts. Produced in Belgium, Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Belgium, Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by Bill Oliver, shot by Zach Kuperstein. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Will Blair. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tomas Vengris shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Suki Waterhouse and Ansel Elgort and Patricia Clarkson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt5639446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Zach Kuperstein
Original score: Will Blair
Editing: Tomas Vengris
Production design: Lisa Myers
Runtime: 101 min · 1h 41m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Jonathan (2018)

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Gimly2019-01-20
★ 4/10
An interesting idea to explore, but not an especially good movie in practice. Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.

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